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| | | | | 2006 / 2007 BMW 330i - 330 i | 2007 / 2008 Volvo S40 | | Base Price : | $37,000 (free price quote) | $24,240 - $28,990 (free price quote) | | Engine : | 3.0 L | 2.4L | | Layout : | Rear Wheel Drive | FWD | | Displacement : | 2,966 cc | 2435 | | Valve : | 24 valves, 4 valves per cylinder | 20 | | Transmission : | 6-Speed Manual, 6-Speed Steptronic Automatic | 5 Speed Manual | | Fuel Capacity : | 15.9 | 15.9 gal. | | Fuel Economy - City : | 21 mpg | 22 | | - Highway : | 29 mpg | 29 | | | | | | Suspension - F : | Independent MacPherson strut | Independent | | - R : | Independent five-link | Independent | | | | | | Brakes - F : | Vented discs | Disc | | - R : | Vented discs | Disc | | | | | | Horsepower : | 255 @ 6600 rpm | 168@6000 | | Torque : | 220 @ 2750rpm | 170@4400 | | Redline : | 7000 rpm | N/A | | | | | | Top Speed : | 130 mph | N/A | | 0-60 mph : | 6.0 sec. | 8 sec. | | 0-¼ mile : | 14.7 sec. | 16 sec @ 85 mph | | 60-0 Breaking Distance : | 120 ft | N/A | | 200 ft skid pad : | 0.89 g | N/A | | | | | | CurbWeight : | 3417 lbs | 3234 lbs. | | Overall length : | 178.0 in. | 175.9 in. | | Wheelbase : | 108.7 in. | 103.9 in. | | Overall width : | 71.5 in. | 69.7 in. | | Height : | 55.9 in. | 57.2 in. |
2006 / 2007 BMW 330i - 330 i Pros : - Attractive not-too-daring styling
- The best handling of them all
- Super-smooth inline six now with more power
- Complicated iDrive system is optional
- Extensive choice of transmissions Cons : - Priced high as usual
- Power increase offset by weight increase
- Uninspired rear end styling
- Boring interior details
- Rear legroom shortage
2007 / 2008 Volvo S40 Pros :
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Compact dimensions |
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Confident handling |
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Refinement | Cons :
| Engine noise during hard acceleration |
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Occasional driveline whine |
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Harsh ride on rough surfaces |
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